Capital Punishment - In Cold Blood Capital punishment is actively practiced today in the United States of America. It is not going to stop all of the horrific events that occur in this country, but it is better than just holding someone in jail. If someone commits a crime of great tragedy, they need to be put to death. Although, some situations should exempt certain people from receiving the death penalty. If someone is fully …showed first 75 words of 440 total…

…showed last 75 words of 440 total…under the correct circumstances. As long as it is scaring some people away from committing violent acts against others, it is a positive thing for this country. Still if someone who cannot make coherent decisions without fully understanding the consequences of their actions, they proper treatment should be given to them. In truth, capital punishment is just another way our government is trying to make the US a safer place for everyone to live in.